Did you know the very 1st “Memorial Day” was celebrated by Blacks May 1, 1865 in Charleston, South Carolina according to recent research uncovered by Yale professor of History David Blight Prof. Blight highlights that what we now call Memorial Day was originally called “Decoration Day.” This day of rememberance of those who died in War was actually created by …

One of the GREAT honors of my life has been representing, working closely with, and getting to know Dr. Olivia Hooker and all the other survivors of the 1921 Greenwood Massacre. Dr.Hooker was six years old when her family’s home and business was damaged during the 1921 Greenwood Massacre. She later went on to become the first black woman to enlist in …

Damario Solomon-Simmons is featured in the recently released Al JazeeraAmerica in-depth story about the Greenwood Massacre erroneously known in history as the Tulsa Race Riot. The powerful piece written by Dexter Mullins is entitled Survivors of Infamous 1921 Tulsa race riot Still Hope for Justice, and rightfully sheds some light on the worst domestic terrorist action in the history of this …

Bringing awareness and funding to help find a cure to stop ALS is a worthy cause I am proud to support. Likewise, finding a cure to stop racism and the violence that is claiming the lives of to many Black men is a cause I am obligated to support. At the end of the day both campaigns are have the …